Shoplifting statistics are shocking. There are approximately 28 million shoplifters in the United States. In the last five years more than 14 million people were caught shoplifting. Shoplifters cost retailers over $19 billion annually in terms of lost sales. And these statistics increase each year.

Most, if not all shoplifters, including first timers, scan (look around) the area until they decide it is safe to shoplift. The shoplifter “purposely conceals” upon their person merchandise that is to be shoplifted. And this is done with the intent to steal.